Mechanical EngineeringBS
Mechanical engineering is the study of objects or systems in motion. If you own any type of machine, chances are a mechanical engineer created it. This degree prepares you for exciting careers in a wide range of industries, from space to manufacturing.
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Program Highlights
Application InstructionsFeatured Courses
• Design for Manufacturing• Statics of Mechanisms
• Dynamics of Mechanisms
• Solid Mechanics
• Thermo Fluid Dynamics
• Thermodynamics
Education Award from ASME
The Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering received the Donald N. Zwiep
Innovation in Education Award from ASME for our project-based program, producing graduates
sought after by industry leaders. The department was recognized for leading changes
in higher order learning and investment in initiatives. Dr. Pierre Larochelle (right),
accepted the Donald N. Zwiep Innovation in Education Award from Michele Miller (left),
Chair of the ASME Committee on Engineering Education. The event was held March 2023
at the ASME Mechanical Engineering Education Summit (MEEd), which took place at the
Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Mechanical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Expand your horizons
Course CatalogTake advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive
different industries to find the best fit for your interests.
Potential Employers
• Kiewit• Western States Fire Protection
• Cargill
• Caterpillar
• Vishay
• Bobcat
• Garmin
Career Examples
• Robotic engineers• Auto research engineers
• Project manager
• Support for military
• Product engineer
• Medical technology engineer
Average Starting Salary
$69,546The Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program has provided me with invaluable opportunities. From the very beginning, I've been trained to use advanced equipment and software, allowing me to bring exciting class projects to life. Working on research under Dr. Xing has given me the chance to contribute to impactful future technologies.